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One such challenge is the impact of network-centric
architecture as it rapidly changes the landscape of dedicated
systems. Today, connectability to the Internet is simply a
must. It demands the presence of WEB enabling components,
like browsers and Java VM, combined with basic TCP/IP stack.
At the same time, every device must be customized to fit into
a specific market niche. The goal of RTSoft is to provide
a full range of integrated support, ranging from firmware
to database connection. For OEM's this means a significantly
shorter time-to-market, which is a synonym for success in
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Another challenge is presented by a new generation
of network-oriented chips, like the Motorola PowerQUICC™ II
or the IDT RC323xx RISController™, which require much more
firmware and software support. Even the learning curve for
such chips can last several weeks before entering the design
phase. Accumulating the extensive experience in this specific
area requires a significant investment for the service provider,
yet at the same time creates unique opportunities and advantages
for the client - primarily, the ability to start a work on
a new project immediately. |
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rapidly expanding dedicated systems market also creates the
need for numerous hardware platforms, tailored to specific
tasks, to provide a maximum cost-effective solution for OEM's.
This in turn creates a great challenge for hardware manufacturers
in providing adequate software support, ranging form board-support
packages to porting operating systems (OS's) to selected platforms.
Turning to service providers such as RTSoft allows companies
to direct their focus on core competencies, and thus provides
more benefits to the end user. RTSoft accepts the responsibility
to provide extensive software development and support services
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Almost every device today is seeing an increase
in software content, and this creates yet another challenge
both for the manufacturer/OEM and the service provider. The
quality of software and firmware must be paramount. It is
no longer possible to merely assign a few engineers for this
task. The better solution is to create a dedicated, professional
and experienced team that addresses development as a business
process, not just as "writing code." For many companies, regardless
of size, a dedicated in-house support team will consume valuable
company resources, thus slowing down the development. So it
is often difficult to create such dedicated in-house engineering
teams. At this point it becomes a natural and logical decision
to outsource the entire project. However, while contracting
a service provider for support issues (normally combined with
development tasks) may greatly simplify the client's life,
it can also put tremendous pressure on the service provider.
Such assignments present a challenge for the software provider,
and at the same time demand strict conformance to quality
standards to be successful. |
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The proliferation of the open-source programming
model started by LINUX opens the way for many advantages,
but it creates global challenges as well. Using such a model
demands providing extensive and professional support for clients.
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